Mayor visits businesses in Derry as COVID-19 lockdown measures begin to ease

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Brian Tierney has visited local businesses in both Derry and Strabane on Friday to hear how they are dealing with operating during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 6th Jul 2020, 11:23 BST
The Mayor, Councillor Brian Tierney pictured during a visit to shops and business premises around the District Council Area on Friday morning. He is pictured at Curtis Opticians, Carlisle Road, Derry with Paul Curtis and Ian Curtis, Proprietors and Jim Roddy, City Centre Initiative.The Mayor, Councillor Brian Tierney pictured during a visit to shops and business premises around the District Council Area on Friday morning. He is pictured at Curtis Opticians, Carlisle Road, Derry with Paul Curtis and Ian Curtis, Proprietors and Jim Roddy, City Centre Initiative.
The Mayor, Councillor Brian Tierney pictured during a visit to shops and business premises around the District Council Area on Friday morning. He is pictured at Curtis Opticians, Carlisle Road, Derry with Paul Curtis and Ian Curtis, Proprietors and Jim Roddy, City Centre Initiative.

Mayor Tierney spoke with owners and staff across a number of businesses in the hospitality and retail sector about their feelings, and their concerns, moving forward.

“I was pleased to meet as many business people as possible to hear about the measures they have put in place and what their thoughts are as they try to navigate a very difficult period,” said Mayor Tierney.

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“The last three months have brought a lot of uncertainty for our local businesses, and it was great to see so many more able to open up, and it was also encouraging to see so many people in both Derry and Strabane coming out to support those businesses in a safe way.

The Mayor, Councillor Brian Tierney pictured during a visit to shops around the District Council area on Friday morning. Included in Number 19, Craft and Design at the Craft Village, Derry are Jim Roddy, manager, City Centre Initiative, Helen Quigley, Chief Executive, Inner City Trust and Gerarda Craig, Number 19.The Mayor, Councillor Brian Tierney pictured during a visit to shops around the District Council area on Friday morning. Included in Number 19, Craft and Design at the Craft Village, Derry are Jim Roddy, manager, City Centre Initiative, Helen Quigley, Chief Executive, Inner City Trust and Gerarda Craig, Number 19.
The Mayor, Councillor Brian Tierney pictured during a visit to shops around the District Council area on Friday morning. Included in Number 19, Craft and Design at the Craft Village, Derry are Jim Roddy, manager, City Centre Initiative, Helen Quigley, Chief Executive, Inner City Trust and Gerarda Craig, Number 19.

“Understandably, many businesses still have concerns and I wanted to reassure them that myself and Council are here to assist them.

“I would ask people within our district to please support our local businesses as we all move forward together.”

Any businesses seeking guidance can call Council’s Business team on 02871253253 or visit www.derrystrabane.com/coronavirus

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